MOT Status
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175,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn smooth on outer edge and wearing unevenly on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn smooth on outer edge and wearing unevenly on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
o/s/r tyre tread 3mm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recomend further inspection/replace (3.5.1g)
covers fitted to engine and undersidew of vehicle restricting view/inspection
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recomend further inspection/replace (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge, advise replace (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm smooth on inner edge, recomend replace (4.1.E.1)
covers fitted to engine and undersidew of vehicle restricting view/inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YK62 XXC is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2012 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 88,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK62 XXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was YK62 XXC registered?
YK62 XXC is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2012.
Is YK62 XXC safe to buy?
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